SRH vs RR Match Highlights: IPL 2024 Qualifier 2

In a gripping IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 match, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 36 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. This victory propels SRH into the final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, scheduled at the same venue.

SRH, after being put to bat first, posted a competitive 175 for nine, thanks to notable performances from Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, and Rahul Tripathi. Despite a valiant effort by RR's bowlers, including Trent Boult and Avesh Khan, SRH's disciplined bowling ultimately restricted RR to 139 for seven.

SRH's Batting Performance

SunRisers Hyderabad started their innings with determination, especially after being put into bat by Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to bowl. SRH faced early setbacks but managed to recover and post a competitive total. Heinrich Klaasen emerged as the top scorer, crafting a resilient innings of 50 runs from 34 balls. His innings included some crucial boundaries that helped stabilize them innings.

Travis Head contributed a significant 34 runs, while Rahul Tripathi added a quickfire 37, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring rate. Despite the efforts of RR's bowlers, who kept the pressure on throughout the innings, SRH managed to post 175 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Trent Boult and Avesh Khan were the pick of the bowlers for RR, with Boult finishing with figures of 3 for 45 and Avesh Khan impressing with 3 for 27. Sandeep Sharma also played a key role, taking 2 for 25 and restricting the flow of runs in the crucial middle overs.

Rajasthan Royals' Bowling Attack